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WHAT IS THIS PROJECT?

'Jesus Days, 1978-1983' is a photo-book, a collection of Kodachromes that I shot during my twenties. At that time, I was a Campus Minister for a large American evangelical student movement AND a closeted gay. As such, 'Jesus Days' is both a visual diary of a young man in conflict with his faith and sexuality and a memoir, recalled by that now out gay man, thirty years later.

WHY A BOOK?

The best way to show these photographs and tell this story is in the form of a book. The images stand together united as one body of work from one period of time. I plan to make a fine hardback book that reproduces the Kodachromes with great accuracy, producing a book of Kodacolor brilliance. For the last five years, I have edited these photographs down to around 80 images and have made high res scans on the incredible Imacon Flextight scanner. Some of these images can be seen at Vice Magazine online.

BUT WHY THIS BOOK?

I believe that 'Jesus Days' is a photo-book that has not been seen before and can not be found on book shelves. The photographs sprang from the imagination of a boy in the closet and the images show the world as he saw it and felt it. The photos are the document of the 70s and early 80s and look at American evangelicalism from a unique vantage point, not as an outsider but one of an insider.

THE BUDGET

$25,000 is required to turn 'Jesus Days' into a book. Much of the expense has already been carried by the photographer (myself) who has already made all the scans and spent the countless hours restoring these Kodachromes to their former glory. In consultation with the graphic designer, Riley Hooker, we have concluded that this amount is necessary to fulfill our vision. This is not a print on demand book, the quality of which would present the photographs, but would fail to fully show their beauty.

• Fees to Kickstarter (5%) and Amazon (3 to 5%)

• Off Set Printing. Possibly for best rates outside the U.S.

• Visit to the Printer

• Book Designer

• Distribution

• Shipping and Handling

• Production of Rewards

• Prints for Exhibitions

ABOUT KICKSTARTER

Kickstarter is an all or nothing funding platform. The entire budget must be raised by the deadline, in order to receive monies pledged.

The Rewards for your Investment.

The Poster!

The Poster for 'Jesus Days', 1978-1983, designed by Riley Hooker.

Archival Inkjet Prints from Original Kodachromes. Your choice according to pledge in sizes of 8"x10", 11"x14" and 16"x20".

FAQ

Rewards

$10 reward

A signed 4"x6" Postcard from 'Jesus Days' with a big Thank You. Choices found at bottom of Kickstarter page. Your name listed as a supporter in the book.

Estimated delivery:Jul 2012

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$25 reward

8 backers

Three (3) signed 4"x6" Postcards with a big Thank You. Choices found at the bottom of the Kickstarter page. Your name listed as a supporter in the book.

Estimated delivery:Jul 2012

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$30 reward

6 backers

An open edition 4"x6" archival inkjet print your choice of any photos found at bottom of Kickstarter page.

Estimated delivery:Oct 2012

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$50 reward

2 backers

A super poster of 'Jesus Days' (shown at bottom of Kickstarter page. Plus three (3) signed postcards and a big Thank You. AND, your name listed as a supporter in the book!

Estimated delivery:Aug 2012

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$75 reward

25 backers

'Jesus Days' The BOOK! A beautifully bound hardcover edition of 750. Plus three (3) signed postcards and a big Thank You. And your name listed as a supporter in the book.

Estimated delivery:Oct 2012

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$150 reward

9 backers

The BOOK! Personally signed and inscribed. PLUS a signed Poster and three signed postcards and a big thank you. Your name listed as a supporter in the book.

Estimated delivery:Oct 2012

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$300 reward

3 backers
Limited (27 left of 30)

A limited edition (30) 8"x10" archival print (choices found at bottom of kickstarter page). PLUS a signed and inscribed copy of the book, 'Jesus Days'. Plus a signed poster and three (3) signed postcards with handwritten thank you. Your name listed as a supporter in the book.

Estimated delivery:Oct 2012

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$500 reward

1 backer
Limited (14 left of 15)

A limited edition (15) 11"x14" archival print (choices found at bottom of kickstarter page). PLUS a signed and inscribed copy of the 'Jesus Days' book. Plus a signed Poster. Plus three (3) signed postcards with handwritten thank you. Your name listed as a supporter in the book.

Estimated delivery:Oct 2012

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$1,000 reward

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Limited (9 left of 9)

A limited edition, 16" x 20" archival print (choices found at bottom of kickstarter page). PLUS a signed and inscribed copy of 'Jesus Days.' Plus a signed Poster AND three (3) signed postcards with handwritten thank you. PLUS all contributors of $1000 or more will be listed on one special page with a very big thank you.

Estimated delivery:Oct 2012

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$2,500 reward

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Limited (5 left of 5)

A personal portrait sitting with the photographer (travel costs additional) at a time convenient to subject and artist. A limited edition, 16" x 20" archival print (choices found at bottom of kickstarter page). PLUS a signed and inscribed copy of 'Jesus Days.' Plus a signed Poster AND three (3) signed postcards with handwritten thank you. PLUS all contributors of $1000 or more will be listed on one special page with a very big thank you.

Estimated delivery:Oct 2012

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$3,000 reward

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Limited (3 left of 3)

An archival 30" x 40" ink jet print on exhibition paper. Your choice in consultation/discussion with the Photographer. Plus a signed and inscribed copy of the book. Plus name on page of all Contributors of $1000 or more.